Robert "Bob" Deetz, age 84, a longtime Gilman area resident, passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at the Gilman Care Center.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Deetz of Gilman; two children, Lon Deetz of Hawkins and Jackie Knoener of Hugo, MN; three granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, one great-grandson and one sister, Donna Flynn of Redwing, MN.

A Memorial Service for Robert "Bob" Deetz will be held on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church, Gilman, with Pastor Aric Fenske officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.